Pollspot: Battleground

A new Quinnipiac University Poll (where Leah, Rich, Ashlee, and I all were employed at one point) has released a new poll showing Hillary Clinton doing well in the Democratic primaries with a closer call for the general election should she get the nomination (God willing she will!).

A new series of Quinnipiac polls show Sen. Hillary Clinton dominating the Democratic presidential primary race in three key swing states, and narrowly leading Republicans in general election match-ups.

In Florida, Clinton is in the lead with 43%, with Sen. Barack Obama at 13%, Al Gore at 11% and John Edwards at 8%

In Ohio, Clinton leads the Democratic race with 41%, followed by 16% for Obama, 11%for Edwards and 8% for Gore

In Pennsylvania, Clinton leads the primary race with 35%, followed by 19% for Obama, 12% for Gore and 10% for Edwards

The general election is much closer with Clinton as the nominee:
In Florida, Clinton tops Giuliani 46% to 44%, flipping a 46% to 44% Giuliani lead July 23

In Ohio, Clinton ties Giuliani 43% to 43%, compared to a 44% to 42% Clinton lead July 12

In Pennsylvania, Clinton edges Giuliani 45% to 44%, compared to a 45% to 45% tie June 27 Key finding: The polls also find that Clinton "is turning around independent and Republican voters who previously viewed her negatively."

The last sentence is extremely important. She needed to turn Independents and Republicans who viewed her negatively and she's doing a great job!